Course Title: Neuromodulator Injection Techniques and Safety for Pharmacists

Target Audience: Licensed Pharmacists with APA and license to inject

Duration: a 2-day intensive course

Objective: Equip pharmacists with the necessary theoretical and practical skills for safe and effective Neuromodulator injection.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Neuromodulators (2 hours)

• • Background and history of Neuromodulators
  • Neuromodulators as therapeutic and aesthetic tools
  • Regulatory aspects of Neuromodulator use

Neuromodulator Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action (2 hours)

• • Chemical structure and mechanism of action
  • Therapeutic uses and aesthetic uses

Anatomy and Physiology (3 hours)

• • Detailed understanding of facial and neck muscles
  • Importance of recognizing muscular and nerve structures

Patient Consultation and Evaluation (2 hours)

• • Identifying suitable candidates for Neuromodulator treatments
  • Assessing patients’ goals and managing expectations
  • Informed consent and documentation

Preparation and Storage of Neuromodulators (1 hour)

• • Guidelines for Neuromodulator preparation and storage
  • Importance of sterility and handling precautions

Injection Techniques (3 hours)

• • Overview of injection techniques
  • Selecting the appropriate needle size and type
  • Determining the appropriate Neuromodulator dose

Hands-on Practice (4 hours)

• • Marking the treatment area
  • Reconstitution, loading of syringe, and injection techniques
  • Practice on medical mannequins

Management of Side Effects and Complications (2 hours)

• • Common side effects and how to manage them
  • Identifying and managing complications and adverse reactions

Post-treatment Care and Follow-up (2 hours)

• • Guidelines for post-treatment care
  • Scheduling follow-up and managing long-term treatment plans

Legal and Ethical Considerations (2 hours)

• • Understanding legal requirements and potential liabilities
  • Ethical Considerations in aesthetics treatments
  • Privacy and patient rights

Assessment:

• Written Exam: Multiple-choice questions based on the course content (1 hour)
• Practical Exam: Supervised Neuromodulator injection procedure on a medical mannequin (30 minutes)

Prerequisites: Participants need to be licensed pharmacists and must present proof of valid licensure. Prior to the course, it is recommended that they review basic anatomy and physiology.